A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3681628 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3683513 epoch_slot_no: 11513 block_no: 3681456 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1695 time: 2020-01-24 13:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3cdb6c67f2100426f580de51848137e8eeecec4a392624bb689707511bf3c6eBlock Operator
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